Prepare to have all your queries about the earth solved here. Have a ball discovering more about our planet as you take in the stimulating exhibits at Ciencias da Terra Museum.

If you're planning to stick around a while in Urca, Ciencias da Terra Museum is a fine place to kick off your sightseeing. This collection of natural objects is one of numerous attractions worth checking out here. Christ the Redeemer, Sugar Loaf Mountain, and Maracanã Stadium are also waiting for you nearby.

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